Peugeot 208 2015 Owner's Manual

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Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. This is because
the configuration of the road, the traffic density
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the indications given.
This function cannot be deactivated.With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode. The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow. It may be
accompanied by a recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load,
...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking,


...).
The system never suggests:
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e

ngaging first gear,
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enga

ging reverse gear.
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Hill start assist
On an ascending slope with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal.
With an electronic gearbox, if you are in
position A .
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in
position D .
This system helps you move off on a slope, by
holding your vehicle for around 2 seconds, the
time to move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal. No one should leave the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp is on
(not flashing) in the instrument panel.
Operating fault
The fixed illumination of these warning lamps
indicates a fault with the system.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. The hill start assist system is active when:
-
y
our foot on the brake pedal fully
immobilises the vehicle,
-
w
hen certain conditions of gradient are
met,
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t
he driver’s door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

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Stop & Start
The "ECO" lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine goes
into standby.
Operation
STOP mode
With e-HDi or BlueHDi Diesel and an
electronic gearbox:
-

S
peed below 4 mph (6 km/h).
-

G
ear lever in position N
Or
-
B

rake pedal pressed.
Special cases
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
t h e key,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-
d

emisting is selected,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" lamp flashes for a few
seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
The system puts the engine temporarily into
standby - STOP mode - during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, ...). The engine
restarts automatically - START mode - as soon
as you want to move off. The restart takes
place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
With BlueHDi Diesel and a manual gearbox:
-

A

s soon as the vehicle stops.
-

G

ear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released.
With PureTech petrol and a manual,
electronic or automatic gearbox:
-

A

s soon as the vehicle stops.
-

G

ear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released (manual gearbox).
-

B

rake pedal pressed or gear lever in
position N (electronic or automatic
gearbox).
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For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
for example, braking, ...
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.
Advice
S TA R T m o d e
Special casesAs a safety measure and for your comfort,
START mode is invoked automatically when:
-
y

ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
With a manual gearbox
:
-

C

lutch pedal depressed.
With an electronic / automatic gearbox :
-

G

ear lever in position A / D or M .
-
B

rake pedal released. The "ECO"
lamp goes off and the
engine restarts.
or
-

G

ear lever in position N .
-
B

rake pedal released.
-

T

hen gear lever in position A / D or M .
or
-
R

everse gear engaged.
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if you engage a gear without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a message
is displayed asking you to fully depress
the clutch pedal so that the engine can
restart.

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Manual deactivation
- Press.
- T he indicator lamp in the control remains
on.
-

A m
essage is displayed.
If the vehicle is stationary in Stop mode, the
engine immediately restarts.
Manual reactivation
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.
In some circumstances, such as maintaining
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate
Stop & Start.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.
This control switches off the Stop & Start
system.
Operating fault
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of special specification and
technology.
All work on this type of battery must
be done by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps
come on. It is then necessary to switch off
the ignition and start the engine again using
t h e


key.
-

Press.
-

T

he indicator lamp in the control goes off.
-

A c

onfirmation message is displayed.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then
restarts.
The Stop & Start

system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.
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Speed limiter
"LIMIT"
Steering mounted controls
"This is the speed that the driver does not want
to exceed".
The speed setting is selected with the engine
running, stationary or when driving. The
minimum speed setting possible is 20 mph
(30

km/h).
The vehicle responds to the accelerator until
resistance is felt in the pedal, which signifies
that the vehicle has reached the limiter speed
setting.
However, the limit speed can be exceeded by
pressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point
of resistance; simply release the accelerator
pedal to return to a speed below the limiter
setting.
Setting and operation of the system can be
done stationar y with the engine running or
when driving .
F

P
lace the thumbwheel at the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode is selected
but is not switched on (PAUSE).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
Selection
1. Speed limiter mode selection / off.
2. I ncrease the registered speed setting.
3.
D

ecrease the registered speed setting.
4.
S

peed limiter On / Pause.
Registering a limit speed
To register a speed higher than the previous
setting.
-

P
ress the SET + button.
To register a speed lower than the previous
setting.
-

P
ress the SET - button.
A short press decreases the setting by
1
mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding decreases the setting in
steps of 5 mph (km/h).
A short press increases the setting in steps of 1 mph (km/h).Pressing and holding increases the setting in steps of
5 mph (km/h).
This can be done without switching the limiter
on, but the engine must be running.

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On / Pause
Flashing of the speed setting
Exceeding the registered
limit speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed
the registered speed will not have any effect,
unless you press the pedal firmly past the
point of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the registered speed setting flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal.
To return to normal operation of the speed
limiter, reduce your speed to below the
registered speed setting. It flashes:
-

a
fter forcing the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance,
-
w
hen the limiter cannot prevent the speed
of the vehicle increasing, because of the
profile of the road or when going down a
steep hill,
- u nder sharp acceleration.
Operating fault
The registered speed is erased, then replaced
by three dashes.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The last speed registered stays in memory.
A first press on this button switches the speed
limiter on, a second press pauses it (OFF)
.
F

P

lace the thumbwheel at the 0 position or
switch off the ignition to stop the system.
Switching off the function
In no circumstances can the speed
limiter replace the need to observe
speed limits or the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
Be aware of the effect of the profile
of the road and sharp acceleration,
maintaining control of the vehicle at all
times.
To avoid any risk of inter ference below
the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat and its
fixings on the floor are positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-

d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
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Cruise control
1. Cruise control mode selection / off.
2. I ncrease the registered speed setting.
3.
D

ecrease the registered speed setting.
4.
C

ruise control Off / Resume. "This is the speed the driver wishes to
maintain".
This driving assistance system for use when
the traffic is flowing, allows a speed set by
the driver to be maintained, except on a steep
gradient.
With a manual gearbox
To be registered or activated, the speed of the
vehicle must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) with
4th gear or higher engaged.
"CRUISE"
Selection
F Place the thumbwheel at the "CRUISE"

position: the cruise control mode is
selected but is not switched on (PAUSE).
With an electronic gearbox
To be registered or activated, the speed of the
vehicle must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) with
2nd gear or higher engaged in manual mode, or
position A selected.
With an automatic gearbox
To be registered or activated, the speed of the
vehicle must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) with
2nd gear or higher engaged in manual mode, or
position D selected.
Steering mounted controls

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Temporarily exceeding the
speed
Registering a cruise speed
setting
- Bring the vehicle up to the desired speed by pressing the accelerator.
Pause (OFF)
- Press this button or the brake or clutch pedal.
Resume
- After the cruise control has been paused, press this button.
The vehicle returns to the last registered speed.
Or, you can also start the procedure for
"Registering a cruise speed setting".
Changing the registered
speed setting
To register a speed higher than the previous
setting, there are two possibilities.
-

P

ress the SET - or SET +
button
The speed setting is registered/activated and
the vehicle will maintain this speed. It is possible to accelerate
and temporarily
drive at a speed higher than the registered
speed setting.
The cruise speed setting value flashes.
When the accelerator pedal is released, the
vehicle will return to the registered speed
setting.
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Be vigilant when modifying the cruise
control setting by pressing and holding,
as the speed of your vehicle may
increase or decrease quickly.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the registered speed.
The cruise control system cannot in
any circumstances replace the need
to observe speed limits or the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned
and secured to the floor correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
Operating fault
The registered speed setting is erased, then
replaced by three dashes.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Switching off the function
Without using the accelerator
Using the accelerator
To register a speed lower than the previous
setting: -
P
ress the SET + button.
A short press increases the speed setting by 1 mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding increases the setting in steps of
5
mph (km/h).
- Accelerate beyond the registered speed to the new desired speed.
-

P

ress the SET + or SET - button.
-

P

ress the SET - button.
A short press decreases the speed setting by 1 mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding decreases the setting in steps of
5 mph (km/h).
- Place the thumbwheel at the "0" position:
cruise control mode is deselected. The
display returns to the total mileage recorder.
After switching off the ignition, all registered
speed settings are lost.